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Filmi Score
Good
6 reviews
59
2 very good3 good1 weak
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Critics call Yaanai a watchable mass entertainer thanks to Arun Vijay's committed performance, sharp editing and solid action, but many flag derivative writing, tiresome comedy and muddled, regressive politics.
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Summary
Yaanai (2022, Tamil) has a Filmi Score of 59 from 6 critic reviews, is rated 12+ by Filmi (CBFC: U/A), and streams on ZEE5 in India.
A brash young man tries to prevent his wealthy, large family from being split up by their arch-nemesis, who wants to avenge his brother's death, which he blames on the family.
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A brash young man tries to prevent his wealthy, large family from being split up by their arch-nemesis, who wants to avenge his brother's death, which he blames on the family.
Yaanai (2022, Tamil) has a Filmi Score of 59 from 6 critic reviews, is rated 12+ by Filmi (CBFC: U/A), and streams on ZEE5 in India.
Where to watch
Availability by JustWatch · some watch links pay filmi.ai a small commission; it never changes what we show or how we score.
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32
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Where can I watch Yaanai?
Yaanai is streaming on OTT: ZEE5 (India) and Vi Movies and TV (India). Availability comes from JustWatch and is checked every Friday.
What did critics say about Yaanai?
Yaanai has a Filmi Score of 59 (Good), the mean of 6 readings of critic reviews, one per review. Readings run from 32 (The Hindu) to 78 (Pinkvilla). Every review and how it was scored is listed below.
What readers say
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